US Bridges

CR 200 over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Rush County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.0E of Nekoma · Structure no. 000830597005101

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 over Walnut Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 200 over Walnut Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.5N 2.0E of Nekoma
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.48033, -99.40106
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2008)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200 over Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 200 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.